We sat down with Jim and Joe Meads to discuss why advocacy is important to building and maintaining relationships. Joe serves as a Sr. Principal of Sain, and Jim is President and CEO. This year, Sain celebrates its 50th year and our success has been due, in large part, to our relationships and how the…
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You and your family are driving to Grandma’s for Easter weekend. You’re at the wheel and get a call from a relative asking about your arrival. You answer what should be a quick question but then get caught up in the conversation that lasts for several minutes. While this might seem like an innocent situation,…
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Sain Associates, a Birmingham-based, multi-disciplined consulting civil engineering and surveying firm received the prestigious honor and was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in the corporation category on Feb. 26 at a ceremony at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama. Sain was nominated for this honor…
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The Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebrate the most innovative and high-quality construction projects. Award entries are submitted through a statewide competition and can later be entered at the national level. Sain Associates has been a longtime supporter of ABC Alabama and ABC North Alabama chapters, and we have been…
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By: Howard Finch, Ph.D.Professor of FinanceBrock School of BusinessSamford University This year, Birmingham-based engineering firm Sain Associates celebrates its 50th anniversary. It is difficult for the average person to comprehend how rare this is, or to gauge the magnitude of impact that a long-lived small business can have on local communities. Here are some things…
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Sain Associates is honored to have won Excellence in Construction awards for our work at the Valley Hotel in Homewood, Alabama. The project received first place for Civil Engineering from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and an Award of Excellence (Engineering) from the Associated Builders and Contractors of North Alabama. Sain Associates was initially contacted by…
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Sain proudly hires and supports veterans who served and wore our nation’s uniform. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are reminded about the importance of this day. Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. Up until 1954, it was known as Armistice Day, however, it…
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Richard Holt, P.E., manager of our Pulaski, Tennessee office, is an initiated member of the Order of the Engineer. This is a prestigious organization that fosters a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. The organization also bridges the gap between training and experience and presents a visible symbol identifying the engineer to…
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There are over 1.8 million registered electric vehicles in the United States, a threefold increase from 2016. As electric vehicle (EV) batteries become lighter and the travel range increases, electric vehicles will become increasingly prevalent across the country. The rise in electric vehicles on our roadways has led to an increased demand for EV charging…
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A college internship provides a well-rounded learning environment that serves to enhance classroom education with hands-on experience. Our summer interns obtain valuable experience working on real projects for Sain’s private and public clients. In this week’s spotlight, we check in with our Survey intern, who is gaining experience in the field. Meet Grayton Arrington. He…
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